BIOL 659 - Rigor and Reproducibility in Biological Research

2 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course examines the factors that improve or impede reproducibility in biological research. Specific topics include the nature of biological variables in research and how to factor them into experimental design; common pitfalls in experimental design and statistical analysis of data in biological research; strategies to improve reproducibility, including rigorous experimental design, unbiased data analysis, authentication of research reagents and resources, and enhanced transparency in reporting.

Course Note
This course is intended for graduate students in the biological and biomedical sciences. It is an elective for the graduate programs in the Biology Department. However, it is designed to fulfill NIH requirements for Rigor and Reproducibility training for students involved in NIH-funded research.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-requisite = Graduate degree student in Biological sciences or permission.

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